Bulletin Board For Sept. 4
General Interest
Catholic Charities and Office of Hispanic Ministry Dedication, 4:30 p.m., Sept. 9, 610 E. Walnut St., Ste. 220A, Evansville; join Bishop Charles C. Thompson for dedication of new facility; tour and reception will follow; everyone welcome.
Scripture Explanations of Sunday Readings and Church History Lectures, 7-9 p.m., Wednesdays, Sept. 9-Oct. 14, Resurrection School, Evansville; 9:30-11:30 a.m., Thursdays, Sept. 10-Oct. 15, Catholic Center, Evansville; lectures presented by Father Donald Dilger; $35 tuition; textbook: Catholic Bible or any Bible that includes books of Wisdom, Sirach, Tobit, Judith, Baruch, 1 and 2 Maccabees; register either at the lecture or by sending name, address, phone, lecture location, check to Fr. Donald C. Dilger, 6621 Smith Diamond Rd., Evansville, IN 47712.
Alzheimer’s Association: Memory Café, 2-3:30 p.m., Sept. 9, Wesselman Park, Evansville; social group open to people with memory loss and their loved ones; provides a safe, comfortable, engaging environment for laughing, learning and staying socially engaged; registration required by calling 800-272-3900.
Living with Alzheimer’s: For Caregivers – Middle Stage, 4-7 p.m., Sept. 10, Alzheimer’s Association, 701 N. Weinbch Ave., Suite 510, Evansville; care partners now become hands-on caregivers; discuss helpful strategies to provide safe, effective, comfortable care; registration required by calling 800-272-3900.
Affordable Care Act Seminar, 6 p.m., Sept. 10, Central Library Large Group Room, Evansville; seminar is designed to help individuals better understand the ACA and its effect on the them; presented by staff of St. Mary’s Senior Connection; free, registration required by call 812-473-7271 or 800-258-7610; seating is limited.
Safe Kids Safety Day for Grandparents, 10 a.m.-1 p.m., Sept. 11, Eastland Mall; event includes educational materials and demonstrations covering medication safety, car seats and boosters seats, heat stroke awareness, bike helmet safety, poison control, playground safety and more; free to the pubic and no registration required.
Mexican Kermes Festival (Mexican Independence Day), 1:30-5 p.m., Sept. 13, Nativity, Evansville; Mexican food, games, music, inflatables, fellowship; everyone welcome.
2015 Engaged Encounter Weekend, 7:15 a.m., Sept. 19-3 p.m., Sept. 20, Sarto Retreat Center, Evansville; weekend retreat with other engaged couples that affords time alone together to plan for sacramental marriage; trained facilitators lead the program; $205/couple; for more information or to register visit www.charitiesevv.org/engaged-encouinter.html or call 812-423-5456.
Maggie Delaney, Irish Indentured Servant Program, 11:30 a.m., Sept. 19, Celtic Hall, Corning Heritage Center (formerly St. Patrick Chapel), Corning; $25/person include program and lunch; for more information visit www.corningheritagecenter.com or contact Mike Morris at Mediatormike@msn.com.
Golden Jubilee Celebration, 1 p.m., Oct. 18, St. Joseph, Jasper; couples married 50 years and longer are invited to celebrate a Mass of Jubilee with Bishop Charles C. Thompson, reception following Mass; if you have not responded and want to register contact Kathy Wilkerson at 812-423-5456 or email her at kwilkerson@evdio.org by Sept. 10; celebration is sponsored by Catholic Charities.
Masses for Deaf and Hard of Hearing, 11 a.m., Sundays, St. John the Baptist, Newburgh, ASL interpreter and assisted listening devices available, for information contact Father Henry Kuykendall at 812-490-1000; 5 p.m., Saturdays, St. Ferdinand, Ferdinand, interpreted Mass for the deaf and hard of hearing.
Rosary for World Peace, St. Joseph Commandery 306, Evansville,Knights of St. John, will begin their monthly meeting by praying the rosary for world peace; meetings held the second Monday of each month; prayer begins at 7 p.m.; all members are encouraged to attend.
Eucharistic Adoration, second Wednesday of each month, 7 a.m-6 p.m., Good Shepherd, Evansville; everyone welcome.
Class/Workshop
“Annulment in the Catholic Church: Dispel the Myths, Journey Toward Healing” Workshop, 7-9 p.m., Sept. 23, Benedictine Hospitality Center, Kordes Hall, Ferdinand; Benedictine Sister Celeste Boda will discuss the theology of marriage and explore types of annulment processes, grounds for invalidity in formal annulment cases, how one starts the process; registration due by Sept. 20 by calling 800-880-2777 or 812-367-1411, ext. 2915; workshop is free, free will offering appreciated.
Classes for the Deaf, Marge Luebbehusen, ASL Interpreter, will offer catechism classes for any deaf person seeking to become Catholic or know more about the Catholic; also offering sign language classes; for more information contact Father Henry Kuykendall at 812-490-1000 or Marg Luebbehusen at 812-604-0246.
College Faith Life
UE Newman Center Sunday Mass, 1 p.m., Neu Chapel, University of Evansville; for more information contact Kristel Riffert at 812-760-8610 or by email at kriffert@evdio.org.
USI Newman Center Sunday Mass, 4 p.m., Liberal Arts Building, Room 0101, USI campus; for more information contact Joe Paul Hayden at jphayden1@eagles.usi.edu.
UE Newman Club’s Dinner and Discussion Program, 5:30-7 p.m., Mondays, Newman Center, 1901 Lincoln Ave., Evansville; free dinner, fun, fellowship; for more information contact Kristal at kr53@evansville.edu or call/text 812-760-8610.
Wednesday USI Newman Events, 4:30-6:30 p.m., every Wednesday, students chat with St. Meinrad seminarians at Starbucks; 6:30 p.m., dinner and discussion in Rice Library 0018; 8-10 p.m. adoration; for more information contact Joe Paul Hayden at jphayden1@eagles.usi.edu.
Wednesday Night Chat, Dinner, Discussion, St. Meinrad seminarians chat with students at Jazzman’s campus coffee shop followed by dinner on campus; discussion follows at Newman Center; contact Kristal Riffert at kriffert@evdio.org or by phone or text at 812-760-8610 for more information.
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All Saints Parish Senior Citizen’s Group Meeting (formerly St. Anthony Senior Citizens Group, Evansville), noon, Sept. 15, Center for Family Life cafeteria, St. Anthony Campus, Evansville; catered lunch to kick off the 2015-2016 year; questions call Sandy at 812-402-5041.
Fundraisers
Rummage Sale, 4-7 p.m., Sept. 11 and 7 a.m.-1 p.m., Sept. 12, St. Joseph, Vanderburgh County; Friday shoppers pay double; Sat. $3 bag sale beginning at 10:30 a.m.; kuchens and food available; for information call 812- 963-5221.
Annual Westside Catholic School Variety Show, doors open 5:30 p.m., dinner at 6:30 p.m., Sept. 12, St. Agnes Campus Ryves Hall, Evansville; dinner, drinks, silent and live auctions, variety show, performance by Magician Don Baggett; tickets $30/each, $50/couple, $200/table of 8; for tickets contact Joni Steinkamp at 812-455-5961 or by email at jlsteink@gmail.com or the WCS office at 812-423-9115; each ticket is good for one meal and two drinks; “Fun” Raiser benefits technology fund; must be 21 to attend.
Forty-fifth Mount Saint Joseph Picnic, Maple Mount, Ky.; booths open 10:30 a.m., Sept. 13; serving barbecue, chicken, mutton and pork with sides 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m., burgoo, sandwiches, nachos, funnel cakes, ice cream available; grand raffle, silent auction, yard sale, crafts, bingo; face painting, fish pond, inflatable obstacle course; proceeds benefit the retired Ursuline sisters; for information visit www.ursulinesmsj.org; for raffle tickets call 270-229-4103, ext. 284 or 448; volunteer opportunities call 270-229-2006.
Eighth Annual Friends of the Poor Walk, 9 a.m., Sept. 19, Evansville State Hospital, 3400 Lincoln Ave., Evansville; join Bishop Charles C. Thompson at event which includes food, fun, fellowship, free poncho, shirt, grocery bag; proceeds to provide direct emergency assistance for the Evansville District Council of the St. Vincent de Paul Society clients; register morning of walk or online at www.svdpfriendsofthepoorwalk.com., designate “Evansville District Council” as the recipient of pledge.
Thirteenth Annual Hole-y-One Golf Scramble, 7 a.m. registration, 7:30 a.m. blessing and morning tee-off, 11 a.m. lunch and afternoon registration, 1 p.m. afternoon tee-off, Sept. 25, Hulman Links Golf Course, Terre Haute; $400/ foursome, $100/single player, $200/hole sponsorship; registration deadline is Sept. 18; for more information or to register call Dianne Weidenbenner at 812-535-2802 or email dweidenb@spsmw.org; sponsored by the Sisters of Providence of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods.
St. Benedict Cathedral, Evansville Bingo, every Monday night; doors open 5:30 p.m., early bird starts 6:30 p.m., regular bingo starts 7 p.m.
Health
September 2015 Fitness Class Schedule at Memorial Hospital, Monday: Get Fit 55 , 10:30-11:15 a.m., Crunch at Lunch, 12:10-12:30 p.m.; Tuesday: Yoga Flow, 4:15-5:15 p.m., Jazzercise Strength45, 5:45-6:30 p.m., Jazzercise® Dance Mixx, 6:45-7:45 p.m.; Wednesday: Get Fit Shuffle, 10:30-11:15 a.m., Cardio Step Fusion, 4:45-5:15 p.m., Shape It Up, 5:30-6:30 p.m., Yoga Fitness, 6:45-7:45 p.m.; Thursday: Boot Camp, 4:30-5:15 p.m., Jazzercise® Dance Mixx, 5:30-6:30 p.m., Jazzercise® Strength45, 6:45-7:30 p.m.; Friday: Get Fit Yoga, 10:30-11:15 a.m., Circuit Training, 11:30-noon; all classes held at Memorial Southside Office, Jasper; for more information or to register visit www.mhhcc,org or call 812-996-2399; Jazzercise Dance Mixx, Jazzercise Strength45 and Yoga Fitness are offered as a series for one price and pre-registration is required.
Retreat
12-Step Spirituality Retreat, 9:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m., Sept. 19, Providence Hall Community Room, St. Mary-of-the-Woods; retreatants are invited to explore the beliefs of 12-Step Spirituality and learn to use the principals in their spiritual life; retreat includes time for personal prayer, reflection, journaling, praying together and sharing insights in a group setting; all faith traditions are welcome; $40 fee includes lunch; registration deadline is Sept. 14; for more information or to register call 812-535-2952 or email jfrost@spsmw.org.
“In the Light of Providence Retreat: Photographic Journey,” 9:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Sept. 26, Providence Spirituality and Conference Center, St. Mary-of-the-Woods; participants will view photography of nature, hear from National Geographic photo-journalist DeWitt Jones via video, journey into the Woods to take photos; participants asked to bring camera, laptop (if available), flash drive, memory card; $40 fee includes lunch; registration deadline is Sept. 21; for more information or to register call 812-535-2952 or email jfrost2spsmw.org.
Marian Retreat, 8:30 a.m. Oct. 17-1 p.m. Oct. 18, Mount St. Joseph Conference and Retreat Center, Maple Mount, Ky.; retreat tittle, “Masterpieces of the Church,” will be lead by Monsignor Bernard Powers and includes opportunities for solitude, communal prayer, Eucharist; $125/residents, $85/commuters, 10% off if paid in full by Sept. 17; contact Kathy McCarty at 270-229-0269 or email Kathy.mccarty@maplemount.org for more information or to register.
Reunions
Mater Dei Class of 1975, cocktails 6:30 p.m., dinner 7 p.m. with individual bills, Sept. 19, Roca Bar North, Evansville, RSVP by Sept. 10 to Ted Barron at bdeitz@kddk.com; reunion golf scramble 10 a.m., Sept. 18, Fendrich Golf Course, Evansville, $33/person, RSVP to Kenny Hartig by Sept. 10 at khartig1@insightbb.com.
St. Rose Academy Twenty First Alumnae Reunion, doors open 10 a.m., Liturgy celebrated at 11 a.m. by Father Gary Kaiser followed by buffet luncheon at noon, Oct. 3, Green Activities Center, Vincennes University Campus, Vincennes; open to anyone who attended St. Rose Academy; $16/person, reservation deadline is Sept. 25; for more information contact Mary Ann Thacker at 812-882-6611 or by email marypearl66@yahoo.com.
Spiritual Growth
Keeping in Balance, 6:30 p.m., Sept. 15, Woodward Center, St. Benedict Cathedral, Evansville; explore biblical ways that can help manage life’s pace and pressure while living with calm and steadiness; to learn more visit http://walkingwithpurpose.com/keeping-in-balance/; to register contact Melissa at 812-205-6495, Audra at 812-202-3471 or St. Ben’s Parish Center at 812-425-3369 or by email at saintbenedictwwp@gmail.com.
Flame of Love Rosary Prayer Group, 10-11 a.m., Mondays, Holy Redeemer, Evansville; for more information contact Mary Winnecke at 812-205-1113 or Donna Scheller at 812-422-3797; everyone is welcome.
Support Groups
Grief Recovery Program, 6:30-8:30 p.m., five weekly sessions on Tuesdays, Sept. 8-Oct. 6, Memorial Hospital Chapel, Jasper; participants will learn that grief is normal, examine the various emotions of grief, be encouraged to face the pain, find ways to make a healthy emotional withdrawal from the loss; sessions conducted by Theresa O’Bryan and Tom Holsworth; contact Memorial Hospital for information or to register at 812-996-0219.
The Catholic’s Divorce Survival, 6:30-8:15 p.m., Tuesdays beginning Sept. 15, St. Joseph Parish ministry house, 218 W. 13th St., Jasper; the Catholic’s Divorce Survival DVD series will help participants discover how to work through the emotions of separation and divorce, experience personal healing and hope, gain wisdom and comfort from others, address questions of forgiveness and new family dynamics, obtain an understanding of the annulment process; open to men and women; babysitting available, registration required; for more information or to register contact the parish at 812-482-1805.
Parkinson’s Disease Support Group, 6:30-7:30 p.m., Sept. 16, Memorial Hospital Medical Arts Building Conference Center, Jasper; allows patients and families to share information and support; for more information call 812-630-8052.
GriefShare, 6:30-8:30 p.m., Wednesdays, beginning Sept. 30, Good Shepherd, Evansville; 13-week seminar and support group designed to help those who have lost a loved one rebuild their life; group led by people who have experience grief; for more information contact Sue Kroupa at 812-626-8067 or skroupa@evdio.org; no fee, $20 workbook recommended but no required.
Good Shepherd Social Support Group, noon, third Sunday of each month, Good Shepherd School cafeteria, Evansville; group for divorced or widowed led by Timmie Lingo; for more information call Evelyn at 812-476-4580 or Dorothy at 812-867-6185.
Man to Man Cancer Support Group, meets the second Tuesday of each month, 6:30-8 p.m., Evansville Cancer Center, Evansville; sessions are free; refreshments served; for more information call 812-474-1110; sponsored by the American Cancer Society.
Samaritan/Lazarus Support Group, 6 p.m., meets third Wednesday of each month, meeting room in back of church, Nativity, Evansville; support for the sick, the caregivers and bereaved, everyone welcome; for information call 812-476-7186 or Linda Austin 812-550-8605.
Trips/Pilgrimages
Daviess County Amish Country Trip, 8 a.m.-6 p.m., Sept. 23, Montgomery, Ind.; day includes guided tour of an Amish village and rural landscapes, shopping for handmade quilts and crafts, Amish bakery, home-style lunch in an Amish home; $55/person, space is limited; Lintzenich Ministry Center at St. Mary Campus, Evansville opens at 7:15 a.m. to gather for light breakfast; for more information or reservation contact Deacon Dennis at 812-425-1577 or drussell@evdio.org; everyone welcome; sponsored by Sts. Mary and John Parish, Evansville.
Huber Winery Trip, 8 a.m-6 p.m., Oct. 15; guided tour of winery, wine tasting, buffet lunch; $55/person; Lintzenich Ministry Center at St. Mary Campus, Evansville will open at 7:30 a.m. to gather for coffee, pastries, juice, water; restrooms also available; for more information or reservation contact Deacon Dennis at 812-425-1577 or drussell@evdio.org or Lee Griggs at 812-425-1577 or lgriggs@evdio.org; everyone welcome; sponsored by Sts. Mary and John Parish, Evansville.
Vocation Exploration
Evansville’s Got Sisters! Retreat, Oct. 9-10; pray and share with Sisters from different religious communities in the Evansville area while discerning vocation; for more information contact Daughter of Charity Sister Theresa Sullivan at sistertheresa.sullivan@doc.org or by calling 812-963-7556; to register visit http://called2.be/EGSOct15; sponsored by the Diocese of Evansville Vocations Committee.
